Transfering files?

I have a Dell Latitude C510 Laptop & I want to transfer files from it to my Dell PC. The files are too large to fit onto a CD. I tried sharing files through my router network, & I can see them on my PC when the laptop is on, but not when I shut the laptop off. I tried Copy & Paste of the files, but still didn't work. I tried dragging & dropping them into a folder on my PC, but still no go when laptop is shut off. Does anyone know how to correctly do this? The files include mainly music, pictures, & Word documents. I hope this is a Hardware issue. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

Try leaving the laptop on during the file transfer.

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I do leave it on during file transfer. It's after file transfer is complete that when I turn off the laptop, I cannot view files on the PC. Actually, I'm not sure how to actually "transfer" files, I'm simply allowing sharing & trying to copy/paste files onto PC. I'm not sure how to successfully "transfer" files from laptop to PC in a way that will allow files to be viewed on PC when laptop is shut off. PC keeps trying to find files on floppy drive, CD drive, etc...Does that make sense how I explained it? Thanks for any suggestions!

 

What program are you using to copy and paste ?

What program are you using to try to view these files?

 

We are sharing files in my network places. So we're not useing any programs.Thanks

 

Sorry, I misunderstood your question.

Try this. Make a folder on your desktop computer, right click on it, go to properties, Sharing, and select Share this folder on the network. and Allow network users to change my files.

Now from the laptop, using Win Explore, drag the folder from the laptop to the folder you just made on the desktop.

This worked on my network between my desktop and laptop. I am sure there is an easier way. I am still drinking my coffee this morning...

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You cannot 'copy and paste' without using some program!

Just answer the questions next time, you are clearly not doing things properly.

For your information (and Fred) drag and drop will not copy the files only generate a shortcut in most conditions! this is not the best way to try it.

 

How long did it take for you to figure that out !!! I hope it was with my first post. IF I was doing it right, I wouldn't be asking for Help. SORRY, but I did answer your Question the best I could!!!!!!!!



AND Fred Thank You Very much for your reply!!!

 

I have graphics designer clients who can't get their heads round the mechanism of copy and paste, but when asked 'what program are you using to view the file' they will say, Corel or Photoshop or whatever.
However these folks can do graphics wonders I couldn't begin to attempt.
When they want to place a file somewhere else they open it in the program they created it in and then save it again somewhere else.

I did consider that you might have a similar difficulty, hence the two questions, which you still haven't answered, about what programs you use.

Your description of the problem is not consistent.

Even Windows Explorer /My computer is a program.

I really am trying to help but can't do so if what you are telling me is only part of the story.

 

I rarely do a network file transfer these days, and I am sure there is a much better way to do it than what I posted. However, it does make a copy, not a shortcut the way I did it. I have been doing a little playing around with my desktop and Laptop doing network transfers. Mine is not a solution I would want to mess around with a whole lot.

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